Meaning of the word "fizzle out" in English

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fizzle out

US /ˈfɪz.əl aʊt/
UK /ˈfɪz.əl aʊt/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to end or fail in a weak or disappointing way after a promising start

Example:
The protest movement seemed to fizzle out after a few weeks.
Their initial enthusiasm for the project began to fizzle out.
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